REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DATE – 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DATE – 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, AUGUST 5, 2020, via Zoom. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large
- Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1
- Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Commissioner Jami Clark.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
Led by Commissioner Jami Clark.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
3.
REPORTS
a.
Quarterly Investment and Financial Report
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave her quarterly report over the City's investment portfolio.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave her quarterly report over the City's investment portfolio.
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark. seconded by Commissioner Abel Garza to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, e, and f.
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark. seconded by Commissioner Abel Garza to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, e, and f.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 15, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-076, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-77, authorizing a Developer Reimbursement Agreement between the City and AIRIA Development Company. (Transportation and Planning)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that this development will take place on roughly 1300 acres known as the Kohfeldt Tract.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that this development will take place on roughly 1300 acres known as the Kohfeldt Tract.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-078, authorizing the City to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. (Transportation and Planning)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner Clawson questioned is the City will be responsible for any over-run of the finances?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Engineers and TxDOT have worked together to come to a solid number with not estimations of going over said amount.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner Clawson questioned is the City will be responsible for any over-run of the finances?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Engineers and TxDOT have worked together to come to a solid number with not estimations of going over said amount.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-079, authorizing payment of windstorm insurance premium to Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-080, approving a contract for Bid No. 2020-373 Westbury and Tarpey Road Drainage Improvements Project to AR Turnkee Construction Company Inc. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
6.
REGULAR ITEMS
Commissioner Dorthea Jones exited the call.
Commissioner Dorthea Jones exited the call.
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-29, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate funds for water line extension along FM 3436. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-30, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate Texas City Economic Development Corporation funds for roof repairs at 2000 Texas Avenue. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-31, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate TCEDC funds for the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-32, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate additional funds for street improvement projects on 29th Street and Westbury Road and Tarpey Road. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on proposed tax rate by record vote and schedule public hearings, if necessary. (Finance)
By Record Vote to accept the proposed tax rate:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1--- Yes
Abel Garza, Jr. Commissioner District 2--- Yes
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4--- Yes
By Record Vote to accept the proposed tax rate:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1--- Yes
Abel Garza, Jr. Commissioner District 2--- Yes
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4--- Yes
7.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Jennifer Price, Director of Human Resource, stated that there is a new Covid Leave Policy and to contact Captain Wiley with any questions.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that there will be a Census PSA going out via social media.
Nicholas Finan, Director of Management Services, stated that he will be retiring within the next few months.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that there will be more Covid-19 testing available in the week to come.
The Mayor and Commissioners all expressed their support and well wishes for Jami and Kenneth Clark.
Jennifer Price, Director of Human Resource, stated that there is a new Covid Leave Policy and to contact Captain Wiley with any questions.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that there will be a Census PSA going out via social media.
Nicholas Finan, Director of Management Services, stated that he will be retiring within the next few months.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that there will be more Covid-19 testing available in the week to come.
The Mayor and Commissioners all expressed their support and well wishes for Jami and Kenneth Clark.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:54 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary